Hospital and ECC Veterinary Surgeon
- manchester, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £45 - £65 Per Hour
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join an experienced Hospital and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) day team! This role is based within a dynamic multi-disciplinary referral centre offering state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive, progressive clinical environment.
About the Practice & Location:
Located in Greater Manchester, this prominent 24‑hour hospital and referral facility features exceptional modern technology, including an on‑site CT scanner, four operating theatres, six consulting rooms, a dedicated ICU, digital X‑ray, advanced ultrasound suites, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and a comprehensive in‑house laboratory. The practice holds Gold Cat‑Friendly status alongside Silver awards for dog and rabbit care, delivering top‑tier veterinary care with round‑the‑clock nursing and veterinary coverage.
About the Role & Team:
This position is tailored for a clinician looking to focus on both inpatient hospital work and emergency cases. Your duties will be split between managing hospitalized patients (workups, surgeries, and treatments) and handling incoming ECC consultations and emergencies.
Rota: 31–40 hours per week across 4 days, with a 1 in 4 weekend rotation. Flexible rota options are open for discussion.
Team: You will collaborate with a diverse team of 37 veterinary surgeons, many of whom hold or are pursuing certificates across multiple disciplines (ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Medicine, Cardiology, and more), backed by an exceptional group of Certificate‑holding RVNs and support staff.
About You:
To be considered for this role, you should be:
Confident in your clinical skills and capable of handling a varied caseload.
Passionate about delivering high standards of inpatient and emergency care.
A supportive team player and natural mentor who enjoys working alongside a collaborative clinical team.
Dedicated to excellent client communication and patient welfare.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience).
RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
Generous CPD allowance with fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) including tuition, exam fees, and study leave.
Up to 33 days annual leave (with options to buy/sell).
Company pension scheme.
Staff pet care discounts (50% off services, food, and medication).